Oak Bay Police are investigating an attempted vehicle theft after a classic Ford Bronco was targeted outside an automotive shop on Newport Avenue.
Police were called to the 1200 block of Newport on November 24th after the owner found the 1982 Bronco damaged.
The driver-side window had been smashed and the steering column had been tampered with. Police believe the suspect was unable to get the SUV started because of a dead battery.
A screwdriver left at the scene has been seized for forensic testing. Investigators also obtained surveillance video that shows a person wearing a brown jacket and an orange safety vest in the area around the time of the incident.
The attempted theft was one of several property-related calls police responded to in Oak Bay over the past week.
On November 28th, officers were called to an apartment complex in the 1400 block of Newport Avenue after a shed was broken into overnight. Several items were reported stolen, including a Ryobi lawn mower and weed eater, a 24V battery charger with two batteries, and a gas-powered leaf blower.
There were no witnesses and no CCTV footage available.
Between November 26th and 28th, police responded to three separate mischief complaints in the Burdick, Dunlevy, and Musgrave areas.
On November 26th, a resident in the 2700 block of Burdick Avenue reported that a raw egg had been thrown at their front door. No suspects or witnesses were identified.
The following day, a homeowner in the 2800 block of Dunlevy Street discovered mustard sprayed across their front door. The incident was captured on video, but the youth responsible could not be identified. The individual was seen wearing a white bicycle helmet, a black hoodie, and white shoes.
On November 28th, police were called to the 2700 block of Musgrave Street after a resident found egg residue near their front door and reported hearing a loud bang. Two male youths riding e-bikes were seen in the area around the time of the incident but could not be identified.
Oak Bay Police are encouraging residents to report any suspicious activity as they continue to investigate these incidents.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Oak Bay Police at 250-592-2424 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
